Wanda Gág
American artist and children's writer (1893-1946)
1893 — 1946
Quick Facts
Profession
American artist and children's writer (1893-1946)
Born
March 11, 1893
Died
1946 (age ~53)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, painter, draftsperson
United StatesBorn in New UlmDied in New York City
1893
Born in New Ulm (1893-03-11)
1929
AwardNewbery Honor
1934
AwardNewbery Honor
1939
AwardCaldecott Medal
1942
AwardCaldecott Medal
1946
Died in New York City
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Wanda Gág?+
Wanda Gág is American artist and children's writer (1893-1946). Born in 1893.
What does the name Wanda mean?+
The name Wanda means "A female given name from Polish.". It is of English origin.
When was Wanda Gág born?+
Wanda Gág was born on March 11, 1893.
When did Wanda Gág die?+
Wanda Gág died in 1946, at approximately 53 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Polish.
The name Wanda is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Polish.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Wanda — March 11, 1893
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Guestbook
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
Legend.
— anon
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